Chapter 63: The Tea Maker and the Flower Arranger
For the sake of finding medicinal materials to repair the soul, Jiaozhi City is a must-go, and the dozens of surrounding cities are not as prosperous as Jiaozhi, if there are any strange treasures to flow through, the malls that do not pass through Jiaozhi City cannot get the benefits they deserve.
Besides, the remnant soul of the predecessor of Yequan is quite weak, I don't know how long he can hold out, in case the remnant soul dissipates, then it will be meaningless to find the Hidden Rock, and his previous efforts will be nullified. He wouldn't allow that to happen.
Jiaozhi Xu family is a major overlord in the city, except for the city lord Yang Tafeng directly commissioned by the Qin Dynasty, no forces and characters can suppress its edge, in other words, the Xu family is the bull's ear holder of this Jiaozhi City.
Due to the special identity of the butterfly, Jiang Ming originally intended to place it in the post house next to the city gate, but unfortunately there happened to be a high-ranking official of the Qin Dynasty in Jiaozhi City, so the post house suspended the accommodation for ordinary people, and in desperation, Jiang Ming had to bring the butterfly into the city.
The Thousand Maple Inn, a force hosted by the Act Seven Organization, is not as remote as the Green Ant Lodge in Cambrian, and hides the shadow of Act Seven's support everywhere, but blatantly posts a banner symbolizing identity, almost beating gongs and drums to promote the information behind the organization.
This difference stems from the unique political status of Jiaozhi City, which is located on the southern border of the Qin Dynasty and adjacent to the bandits' lair.
Act 7 is the largest information organization in Kuno, with the mission of delivering reliable information to customers based on the importance of current events and the intrinsic value of things as long as they can afford to pay them. In the face of many foreign military targets over the years, the high-level leaders of Cochin City relied on the news of the seventh act and escaped from the cage several times.
The significance of the existence of Qianfeng Inn is self-evident, as for this external identity is not embarrassing, with high consumption to promote high service, so that the accommodation here is only open to the upper people, although the flow of people is not as good as other hotels, but the people who can come here to stay are all rich children who seek fun.
Fairfield Inn assures guests that they will not be disturbed by the outside world during their stay.
"On the second floor of the east, the waterfront box, the No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5 rooms, several guests can move to the inner courtyard first, and take the room card to receive their own maids. ”
"If a few people want to visit the scenery of the inner courtyard, just say hello to the little maid, and there will be a special person to guide the visit, but do not trespass on the door of other guests, if it is reported by the steward and guests, the consequences will be very serious. ”
"In addition, we provide tea throughout the day, a total of three meals a day, these are counted in the room rate, no more repeated charges. ”
Listening to the introduction of the director girl at the counter of Qianfeng Inn, Jiang Ming and the three of them were all dazzled, worthy of being an inn supported by the seventh act, and their quality was several times higher than that of ordinary hotels, but the cost was too high.
The cost of three rooms for three days exceeded two hundred taels of silver, which was simply incomprehensible consumption in Die's eyes, and Jiang Ming also felt a lot more extravagant, but for the purpose of entering the city, he still gritted his teeth and nodded and stayed.
As for this flowing consumption, Jiang Ming had to set his sights on Shen Yiwu because he was shy in his pocket.
Shen Yiwu wanted to say a few words to ridicule, but he didn't say it, the public would undoubtedly lose his face, whether he cared or not, she seemed to have changed her temperament, and subconsciously defended this man who had said something special to her.
She took out a few dark yellow silver tickets, and at the same time handed Jiang Ming a meaningful look, as if she had secretly talked about some conditions, so she paid the fee without care, while holding Butterfly's hand and chatting casually.
This kind of silver ticket can deduct a large amount of silver, the face value is between a few hundred taels and ten thousand taels, but it only circulates in the lower consumption places, as for the reason why it has not been popularized to all people, the most should be that yuan silver, yuan gold is not only ordinary currency, but also can be regarded as a medium metal, this degree of preciousness has surpassed its own value, more insightful people will not care about the advantages of the convenience provided by silver tickets.
Jiang Ming was secretly embarrassed, although it was only some small details, but it undoubtedly made him feel more comforted in his heart, but when he saw Shen Yiwu take out a few silver tickets, worth about one thousand taels of silver, he couldn't help but stuff them into Jiang Ming's arms, and said with a light smile: "Go and do your business, we will wait for you in the room." ”
Jiang Ming did not hesitate, took the silver ticket and ran to the counter director, after a brief inquiry, the girl led into a separate pavilion, the upstairs was empty, there was no extra furnishings, a fat man with a face full of meat was sitting in the middle, squinting at the visitor.
"This guest, I don't know what news you want to buy? The store will officially verify the value of the news, and will not arbitrarily offer a price, please rest assured. ”
In the seventh act of information trading, the mechanism here is obviously far better than that of the green ant, although the fat man does not look decent, but the tone is an authentic businessman, giving people a cool breeze and comfort.
Jiang Ming got straight to the point and said, "I'm looking for a medicinal herb that can repair the soul, the grade is at least above the fifth grade, where can I find it?"
The fat man was slightly stunned, and then thought about it: "Fifth-grade medicinal materials? Guests can know that most of the exotic flowers and herbs and precious medicines are in the next world, and those who are not the strongest cannot reach them, and the chances of ordinary medicinal warriors being lucky enough to encounter them are really rare. ”
"Moreover, because the aura of heaven and earth in the land of the Nine Fields is far inferior to that of the Three Walls, many high-grade medicinal materials cannot grow, and the fifth-grade medicinal materials are no longer ordinary, not to mention the treasures that have such a miraculous effect as repairing the soul, Mr. is not very easy to request. ”
Jiang Ming said: "There is an explanation for this, there are too many precious medicinal materials, even if you know the news, it is inconvenient to reveal it to outsiders, right?"
The fat man said with a smile: "Sir, there are some emotions, since the guests ask for it, we will not hide anything, and the channels of this medicinal material are much less taboo than military things, but this price is a little expensive." ”
"How expensive?"
"Eight hundred taels of silver. The fat man grinned, revealing a mouth full of gold teeth, and did not seem to be moved by the number, for eight hundred taels of silver were worthless compared to the real deal.
"Deal. Jiang Ming did not hesitate and responded in one bite.
Coming to the box room on the second floor of the east, Jiang Ming looked at Shen Yi and said with a wry smile: "This news is really expensive!"
The fat man replied like this: The underground trading club in Jiaozhi City will notify many surrounding forces a month in advance every time it is opened, of course, this kind of notice is hidden in the shadows, because most of the things they trade are from the underworld, and they are inseparable from robbery and theft.
But what is surprising is that the goods in the trade fair are all indiscriminate, and there is even some real treasures.
This time the transaction will be held in four days, and according to reliable sources, there is a medicinal herb in the transaction, called Dhara Soul Ginseng, and the grade meets the requirements of Mr......
After listening to Jiang Ming's narration, Shen Yi snorted angrily: "Now that you know that things are expensive, Fang Cai didn't want to lend you money, if it weren't for the presence of Butterfly, I'm afraid it would have refuted your face, hum, you think about the consequences!"
Jiang Ming's old face flushed, fortunately at this time, Die happened to go outside to order dinner, otherwise he would have to die of embarrassment for this economic problem, he knew that Shen Yiwu did not have contempt, so he walked up even more cheekily and asked, "What did you think about asking you last night." ”
Last night, on a moonlit night, the flower bridge, the lights and shadows, the river murmuring, the people were fascinated and confused, and the charming love couldn't help but be easily forgotten?
Shen Yiwu turned her head, pretending to be looking at the scenery outside the window, but her pretty face was already flushed, she was a little flustered, and stammered: "Butterfly will ...... right away You're back, you go back quickly, go back to your own room!"
The affairs of the world are mostly shy and difficult to understand.
Jiang Ming didn't want to force her to reply, so he had to leave warmly and slowly exited the house.
After the person left, Shen Yi's heart was empty, she firmly believed in something, but she didn't want those things to disturb her life, and she didn't want to be disappointed by two things at the same time.
Forgive me for my hesitation, a little more time, I just feel like we're still a little bit behind.
Shen Yi was sad and sad.
Butterfly walked in, put down the fruit on the plate, and asked, "Sister Yiwei, blame me for being too talkative, why don't you and Jiang Ming Gongzi live together?
Shen Yiwei immediately laughed helplessly, like a sad wildflower.
Towers rockery, green cypress and green bamboo are suitable for growth, pond pavilion water pavilion, angler stream willow stone to sit in front of the stone, folding flowers maid through the cherry forest, Chinese tourists talk and laugh between the corridors.
This Qianfeng Inn has several garden fields, except for a few pavilions of the guests, many scenery are interspersed around it, and all kinds of scenery set off and make up for each other, becoming a strange garden picture frame in early spring.
Shen Yiwu and Butterfly walked by the stream, Jiang Ming followed behind, quite resentful, he originally wanted to visit the scenery with Shen Yiwei and the two of them, but it was not good to leave Butterfly alone in the room, so under Shen Yiwu's kind invitation, it became such a situation of three people traveling together.
"The garden design of this Qianfeng Inn is quite ingenious, between the mountains and rivers, the scenery can achieve a unique harmony with visitors, it is really a master craft!"
Shen Yiwu was amazed, but the butterfly beside him was a little stunned, as the contact with her deepened, the more he felt that Shen Yiwu knew extensively, although he boasted that his appearance was not lost, but this insight and mood were far inferior.
She didn't know Shen Yi's background, a woman who grew up in a famous family, naturally had access to the living habits of many upper-class nobles, and these broad insights were just accessories brought about by the living environment.
Jiang Ming is not familiar with architectural aesthetics, most of the ancient books and classics he reads are mainly historical geography and metaphysics, and there are many interpretations and generalizations of the world.
He smiled: "I don't understand this, but being in this garden gives people an extremely comfortable feeling, and the two hundred taels of silver flowers are not lost." ”
Shen Yiwu chuckled lightly and said with emotion: "This kind of place can't be permanent, but you can come often, once in spring and autumn, once in cold and summer, and always satisfy the novelty in your heart. ”
Butterfly doesn't understand the long words of love, but Jiang Ming understands that this promise should be long-lasting, just like people.
Jiang Mingdao hurriedly agreed, and said: "We have to stay here for four or five days, if we don't have this beautiful garden, we can only nest in the guest room, I'm afraid we will be bored." ”
"Because the Xu family is powerful, they have left a lot of eyes behind the butterfly, in order not to cause trouble, we can't show off in the city, even if the chance of being found is very small, we can't take risks. ”
"Fortunately, there are few people in this Qianfeng Inn, and there are rules that you can't fight, so it's quite safe to come here. ”
Die lowered her head and said weakly: "It's all my fault, because I had to follow you for those things, but I dragged a lot of feet along the way, and caused a lot of trouble to Gongzi and Sister Yiwei."
Jiang Ming grinned and said with relief: "Butterfly girl, don't think too much, this is my agreement with Luohu, if you are hurt by someone, maybe he will have to duel with me." ”
Shen Yiwu is quite aware of Butterfly's temperament, there is too much sentimentality in kindness and gentleness, she is relieved: "You are my sister, where will you cause trouble for us? Even if it is trouble, you should help, if you still say so, you don't take my sister seriously." ”
Under the explanation of the two of them in a few words, the sorrow between the butterfly's eyebrows was also reduced, because there was nothing to do, so the three of them continued to wander around the garden.
Walk to a hall, stand flat "tea dock" in front of the hall, there is tea in the hall, the tea set is old, the tea master is pale and white-haired, sitting in front of the big round table, holding the teapot in his hand, looking at the tea stove, and his expression is solemn.
"Call me a tea maker, not a tea master. The old tea master asked for such a small cup of tea for Jiang Ming and the three of them, the tea fragrance was not strong, but there was a feeling of enduring.
Jiang Ming brought the blue and white cup close to his nose, sniffed the fragrance of tea, felt refreshed, took a sip, the tea flowed down his throat into the stomach, and the aftertaste was endless, he seemed to be able to clearly feel that the fragrance of tea was hidden in various organs of his body, and it was always edifying the blood veins.
"Mr. Tea Refiner, what is the name of this tea?" Jiang Ming bowed respectfully, not daring to slack off.
The tea master turned around to manage the fire of another tea stove and said casually: "Three floats, three over and over again, floating geometric floats." This tea is cultivated by myself in the manor, integrating countless excellent tea varieties in the north and south, and then controlling the specific seasonal picking of tea leaves, boiling with my unique method of cooking tea, the tea leaves rise and fall three times, and the essence of the leaves is melted into the water, so it can have a long aftertaste. ”
Jiang Ming was amazed, Shen Yi and Butterfly were also drinking tea and smiling, Jiang Ming couldn't help but think about the long term, and moaned and sighed about this life: "Tea refiner, the essence of tea extraction, the essence of tea refining, the person who makes tea, is also like the refining person of tea, three ups and three downs, although it is a tea ceremony, isn't it life?"
The tea master's body shook, and his spirit also fell into deep thought, and there seemed to be an indelible bleak color in his eyes, and he said indifferently: "It's always a pity!"
"Huh?" Although the tea master's voice was small, Jiang Ming and the three of them listened to it, and they wanted to ask, only to see a slender woman in plum blossom dress slowly walking into the hall, holding an unknown budding red flower in her hand, she did not pay attention to the guests present, the lotus step moved lightly, came to the desk behind the round table, and brought a vase, arranging flowers like planting flowers.
The posture of the flower arrangement woman is undoubtedly extremely elegant, although the appearance is not too stunning, but under the background of the carefully pruned flower branch, the figure is peerless, and the flower branch seems to be given a new life.
Jiang Ming and the three of them watched this scene quietly and did not dare to disturb.
A few minutes later, the flower arranger woman packed up her work, turned her head, faced the tea master, and said softly, "Is it better today?"
The tea master exhaled in a depressed tone and said, "It's okay, I had a labor pain for half an hour in the morning, and then I didn't have another attack. ”
The flower arranger woman said again: "Have you ever drunk medicine?"
The tea master paused and said, "No." I drank two cups of tea, but I couldn't drink the medicine, and I wanted to live for a few more years. ”
The woman's eyes lowered slightly, and she complained weakly: "You can't even manage it now, and you still think about how much time you can have in the future, is it meaningful?"
The tea master's old and thin face turned red instantly, as if arguing: "It makes sense, at least I can look at you for a while." ”
The woman's eyebrows were angry, and she reprimanded: "If you are so amorous, why didn't you stay in the first place? After all, you are just a selfish and heartless person, and you are not worthy to say these words to me." ”
Although she was angry, the tears in the woman's eyes were already bursting out of her eyes, and she seemed to be afraid of being seen by others, so she hurriedly turned around and ran out of Chawu.
"Daughter. The old tea master's face was full of helplessness and sadness, and he didn't have time to ask the guest for his resignation, so he walked out quickly.
Jiang Ming and the three of them all saw it in their eyes, and they wanted to speak to adjust, but it was difficult to interject because of their messy family affairs, and with the departure of the flower arranger and the tea maker, this tea Wu fell into a deeper silence.
Out of the tea Wu, Jiang Ming and the three of them went to the cherry forest to watch, the cherry blossoms were blooming, and the season was also a good time to bloom, but because of the disturbance of the past, several people lost interest, so they went back to the lodging in a hurry.
There are six boxes on the second floor of the east, Jiang Ming has accounted for three of them, one is idle, one is a swordsman who participated in the martial arts examination of the Qin Dynasty, and the other seems to be a young master, and occasionally you can hear the laughter and scolding in the room.
The second box was noisy at this time, the two small maids, the three Yahuan who accompanied the wine, and the noble son in brocade clothes were hugging a scantily clad Qinglou woman, doing a drinking game of throwing pots and throwing dice.
The obscene palm of the noble son scratched the woman's body from time to time, causing the woman to laugh and scold again and again, and the whole box was filled with an absurd and confused atmosphere.
The prince of the noble family was slightly drunk, and his speech was already a little unclear, he laughed and said: "Pingxiang, if this face of yours can look better, it would be perfect, those bastards tell me every time, saying that you are in good shape, but your face is a little improvised, far less than the woman that Lao Xu fancies." ”
"That woman is really like a fairy, Lao Xu even pretended to say that he wanted to marry her, which made me red. That woman, if you can let me sleep for a night, I will pay 10,000 taels of silver. ”